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Science Buddies: Do Preferences Bias Our Choices?

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this science project you will test whether color preference will affect repetitive tasks that require fine motor coordination, like picking up small objects very quickly. Find out if your color preferences will bias these repetitive...
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Science Buddies: Moving Water With the Archimedes Screw Pump

For Students 3rd - 8th
Amaze your friends and family by moving water with just a few turns of your wrist, this is known as an Archimedes screw. In this science project, you will build a very simple Archimedes screw, to transfer water from a low-lying location...
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Science Fairs: Ideas for Primary Projects: Grades 1 4

For Students 1st - 5th
This resource from Science Fairs is a wonderful resource for a wide variety of science fair starter ideas. Use an idea from here and build your own project.
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Science Buddies: Egg Substitutes

For Students 3rd - 5th
Egg allergies are not uncommon, therefore many egg substitutes are sold in order to bake, and cook recipes that call for them. In this science project idea, you'll investigate how to modify recipes so that even egg-allergic friends and...
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Science Buddies: You Want Fries With That? The Science of Crispy Potatoes

For Students 3rd - 8th
The first bite of a fresh-picked apple, the crunch of morning toast, the deep cut into rich, flaky layers of baklava, the pleasing snap of a chip. Besides being delicious, what do these foods have in common? They're crisp. They have a...
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Science Buddies: How Do You Make the 'Best' Cookie?

For Students 3rd - 5th
The benefit to cooking food from scratch versus store bought food is that you determine the taste. In this science fair project, discover if you can perfect the taste of your favorite cookie right in your own kitchen by experimenting...
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Science Buddies: How Fast Is Your Computer?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Computer technology continues to develop at a rapid pace. A new home computer is noticeably faster than a machine from five years ago, and dramatically faster than a machine from ten years ago. Exactly how much faster? This project will...
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Science Buddies: Wild About Wildcards

For Students 3rd - 5th
The idea of a wildcard allows you to satisfy any condition. The same concept is behind using a wildcard when searching for something with your computer. Do this experiment to find out if using wildcards to conduct a search can help you...
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Science Buddies: Point of a Parabola: Focusing Signals for a Better Wireless Net

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here's a project with practical applications for homes with a wireless network. This project shows you how to build and test parabolic reflectors for the transmitters on your network. You may be able to increase the range of your...
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Science Buddies: Which Fruits Can Ruin Your Dessert?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is a basic project for investigating enzymes that prevent gelatin from solidifying. This way you can understand why it is some fruits are not recommended for inclusion when it comes to making gelatin.
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Science Buddies: Are There Dangerous Levels of Lead in Local Soil?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The element lead is a neurotoxin that is particularly dangerous to young children. Among other uses, lead compounds were common paint additives until being phased out for safer titanium-based additives beginning in the 1960's. Lead...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: 4 Complex Rube Goldberg Ideas

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interesting approach to science projects where students are challenged to create complex machines that do very simple jobs, e.g., opening a door. Offers four ideas for projects.
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Science Buddies: Suck It Up: Capillary Action of Water in Plants

For Students 3rd - 5th
We know that plants, and even bouquets of cut flowers need water to survive, but we often do not think about how water moves within a plant. In this science project, you will use colored water and carnations to discover how water travels...
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Science Buddies: Veggie Snap! Modifying Bending Stresses in a Flexible Rod

For Students 3rd - 5th
Examples of the effect of bending stresses on flexible rods could include a large tree bending over to the ground, or a fishing pole bending till it snaps. Scientists actually study this phenomenon and discover ways to prevent breakage,...
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Discovery Education: Science Fair Central: Investigation Project Samples

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore three science fair project samples about birds, stain removal, and keeping it cool. See how the report is written after the investigation is complete.
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Science Buddies: Do Submarines Need Fins?

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this science project, you can investigate how submarines use stabilizing fins to move forward. Exploring friction and buoyant force you will get closer to understanding how these large ships function. Research resources are included...
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Science Buddies: Spread the Soap, Not the Germs

For Students 3rd - 5th
Washing your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of germs. But germs can be tricky; they find nooks and crannies to hide in, so it takes good hand-washing technique to get rid of them. This science project investigates which...
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Science Buddies: Is That Cat Fat?

For Students 3rd - 5th
There are over 58 million overweight cats and dogs in the United States alone. In this science project you will determine what percentage of the pets you know are overweight and how their weights compare to weight of pets throughout the...
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Science Buddies: How Does a Chick Breathe Inside Its Shell?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Whether a chick can breathe inside its shell is an interesting question. Every animal needs oxygen to survive, so the chick must get air somehow. Try this science project to discover if the pores in a chicken egg shell allow water to...
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Science Buddies: Are You Gellin'?

For Students 2nd - 5th
Chances are, you have several materials around your house made of gelatinized materials. Gels are used in all kinds of products and materials: pudding, diapers, insoles, packaging, ice cream, toothpaste, and much more. In this project,...
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Science Buddies: The Nose Knows Smell but How About Taste?

For Students 3rd - 8th
As if sniffles and clogged sinuses are bad enough, everything seems to taste bland and flavorless when we are sick. Gather up a few volunteers, hit the kitchen, and try this experiment to find out if there is really truth to the idea...
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Science Buddies: Which Animals Have Genome Projects?

For Students 3rd - 5th
All animals have a genome, but do they all have genome projects? Find out which animals are currently having their genomes sequenced and how much we know already by performing some simple bioinformatics data digging.
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Science Buddies: Puppy Proportions: Growth Spurts & Weight Gain in a Dog

For Students 3rd - 8th
Puppies prove to be a fun and useful aid in this adorable experiment! By having access to, and measuring a puppy's body dimensions over a period of weeks or months, you can discover if segments of canine anatomy develop at different...
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Science Buddies: Strength in Numbers?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ever try to tear a telephone book in half? Even though you can easily rip one or a few pages to shreds, the entire phone book has strength in numbers and holds together. This project is an introduction to measuring and comparing the...

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